Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Consumers are looking to capitalise on the bargains with early Christmas shopping this year as reflected in their early Christmas wishlist planning. Planning and preparation for the holiday season typically start early in the year, as a greater lead time allows for everything from production to marketing to take place.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 15, 2024

Our latest research reveals 81 per cent of Aussie gift-givers feel stressed about finding the perfect gift, but 70 per cent say Designing Your Own Gifts (DYOG) makes the process easier and more enjoyable. For many shoppers, the unwrapping experience is just as important as the gift inside.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Times might be tough for many Australians right now, but when it comes to gift-giving consumers will still be spending this year – however, they will be very focused on value. On the flip side, recipients may grapple with similar emotions when presented with gifts during a period of high living costs,” the report finds.

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Inside Retail

MAY 6, 2024

Popular gifts for mothers this year are flowers (41 per cent), followed by alcohol and food (17 per cent), experiences (16 per cent), and clothing, shoes and sleepwear (10 per cent). Despite the overall increase in spending, the number of people expected to buy Mother’s Day gifts is projected to decrease by 400,000 this year.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 19, 2022

The tradition of gift-giving at Christmas drives billions of dollars in retail sales every year. But the reality is that the pressure to purchase meaningful items for dozens of friends and family members leads to millions of unwanted gifts being purchased each year – only to be thrown away.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The post Hello Kitty pop-up planned in Melbourne to mark 50th birthday appeared first on Inside Retail Australia. The shopping centre will also host a dedicated Hello Kitty Main Street, featuring activities for kids from September 21 to October 6, with tickets available at $5 per child.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Customer experience LSKD has ‘audacious’ growth plans for the next few years and Shaughnessy is expected to play a key role in helping the brand create a unique in-store experience and ensuring the right products are stocked in each store. LSKD was recently named ‘Business of the Year’ in the 2024 Telstra Best of Business Awards.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Lego has scrapped its plans to make its bricks from recycled bottles after discovering the method does not reduce emissions and, when adopted at scale, would leave a higher carbon footprint. The post Lego scraps plans to make bricks from recycled bottles appeared first on Inside Retail Australia.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

IR : What is the retail plan for Clarins ANZ and how has this changed from the previous retailer-led approach? We are currently focused on the success of this inaugural store; its performance will guide our plans for future expansion. IR : How many DTC stores are in the works for the region? Are global Clarins stores a new concept too?

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Inside Retail

MAY 9, 2021

In the past year, one of our proudest initiatives has been formalising our commitment to Reconciliation through our first Reconciliation Action Plan. IR: What are your plans for Witchery going into the next financial year? IR: Tell me about your plans for the e-commerce side of the business.

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Retail Times

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Gifting experts at NEXT have conducted a survey asking Brits how long they leave their Christmas shopping, with 61% admitting that they leave their present buying until the last minute. Whether youre a Christmas Eve shopper or plan in advance, finding the right gift for our loved ones is a universal challenge.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 19, 2023

Children’s goods retailer Toys ‘R’ Us says it plans to open a 3000sqm experiential retail hub in Victoria if the company’s capital raising plan is successful. The post Toys ‘R’ Us plans to open an experiential hub in Victoria appeared first on Inside Retail. per cent in February to 22.3

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The pop-up unit is just one of the ways that the East London club is celebrating The Gift of Claret & Blue this festive season, making it even easier for Hammers fans to find the perfect gift this Christmas.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 28, 2021

Woolworths Group has pulled the plug on plans to open a Dan Murphy’s store in Darwin after an independent panel ruled that the development should not go ahead. The post “We did not do enough”: Woolworths cans plans for Darwin Dan Murphy’s appeared first on Inside Retail. Online sales continue to soar. per cent in Q3 to $1.3

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 7, 2025

Inside Retail connected with Millstein to discuss the brands plans to tap into channel expansion and merchandising opportunities and how the founder plans to turn Fishwife into a household name. IR : What is an area(s) of opportunity Fishwife plans to tap into in the year ahead? billion-plus US tinned fish sector.

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Inside Retail

MAY 9, 2023

Children’s goods retailer Toys ‘R’ Us says its strategic turnaround plan announced in March is on track and it has already achieved cost savings of $4 million this year. To date, the company has improved its gross margin in the Australian direct-to-consumer e-commerce division from 16.4 per cent in February to 22.3 per cent in April.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

The retailer has also announced plans for leadership renewal after Spencer steps down towards the end of the year. ” Further reading: Baby Bunting profits fall, despite rising sales The post Baby Bunting says consumer demand softens; CEO plans to step down appeared first on Inside Retail.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 19, 2025

In 2024, about 23 per cent of Australians planned to celebrate the occasion. These numbers were lower than in the notoriously sentimental and perhaps more traditional US, where about 52 per cent of adults planned to celebrate Valentine’s Day in 2024. Categories for Valentines Day gifting have, therefore, been gradually expanding.

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Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to plan a romantic evening and have something to look forward to again! Yet, it’s no secret that finding the perfect gift can be tricky. To give you some inspiration, we’ve put together a brief gift guide on presents that are sure to make your other half beam on February the 14th.

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Theatro

OCTOBER 22, 2024

78% of Holiday Shoppers Concerned about Store Safety This Year, New Theatro Survey Shows Despite safety concerns, one in four shoppers say they plan to shop more in-person for holiday gifts–but with higher expectations, lower patience, and delayed purchases as economic pressures and tech annoyances loom large. consumers aged 18+.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

To celebrate the opening, Miniso gifted customers who reached a certain purchase amount with a ‘kroo bag’, inspired by the Australian kangaroo. Miniso already has its typical variety stores in Sydney and Melbourne and plans to open more in key cities across the country.

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Retail Focus

MAY 13, 2022

Garden centre retailer, Dobbies has announced today (Friday 13 May) that it has been granted planning permission to build a new 60,000 sq ft store in Reading. The post Dobbies granted planning permission for new store at Reading appeared first on Retail Focus - Retail Design.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The report found that the majority of Gen Z shoppers plan to spend more or the same on Christmas gifts compared to last year and that visiting stores during the festive period is a top priority. Despite being digital natives, 88% plan to visit a physical store during the Christmas shopping period.

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Inside Retail

JULY 19, 2022

Premium home fragrance retailer Dusk Group plans to open new stores in Australia and New Zealand ahead of the Christmas trading period despite ongoing challenges. The post Dusk plans expansion ahead of Christmas appeared first on Inside Retail. In a trading update, the business says it expects total sales to finalise at around $138.3

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Digital gift-card provider Prezzee is mulling a float on the Australian Securities Exchange, and is looking at funding options in light of Square Inc’s impending $39 million Afterpay acquisition. Our growth plans can be broadened to include Asia and China and a public company model my assist those outcomes.”. million in FY20.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 2, 2023

Australian shoppers are predicted to spend $860 million on Father’s Day gifts this year, according to research by the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) in collaboration with Roy Morgan. Zahra described the occasion as a “social family event” with consumers favouring food and alcohol as gifts.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Valentine’s Day presents brands and retailers with the opportunity to match shoppers with the perfect gift for their loved ones. The recipients of all this gift-giving no longer need to be significant others, with brands also championing friendship and self-love to be celebrated on the 14th of February.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Flying Tiger Copenhagen plans to open three more stores across NSW next year. . “We are honoured to be given the opportunity to launch Flying Tiger Copenhagen to the Australian market as we feel there is a real appetite for the brand’s product offering amongst the population,” said Joseph Bernardi, Bernardi Group CEO.

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Theatro

OCTOBER 22, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 78% of Holiday Shoppers Concerned about Store Safety This Year, New Theatro Survey Shows Despite safety concerns, one in four shoppers say they plan to shop more in-person for holiday gifts–but with higher expectations, lower patience and delayed purchases as economic pressures and tech annoyances loom large.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Beauty retailer Mecca is creating new opportunities to connect with Christmas shoppers by introducing gift card vending machines in high foot traffic areas of Australia’s major cities. The technology combines PayWave and credit card payment with dispensing capabilities for gift cards between $25 – $100.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Christmas is coming early for retailers, with Australians preparing to spend $11 billion on Christmas gifts and a staggering 80 per cent expected to purchase before December, figures from Roy Morgan show. Take your marketing a step further and do outreach to ensure you’re included in third-party sales round-ups and seasonal gift guides.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Inside Retail sat down with co-founder and CEO Johansson to discuss the brand’s decision to open a bricks-and-mortar location in New York City and its plans for global expansion. IR: In addition to focusing on opening more bricks-and-mortar locations, how else is Axel Arigato planning to expand its presence in the US retail market?

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The entrepreneurial couple spoke with Inside Retail about launching their luxury gifting company , plans for building up the brand in the year ahead, and how they maintain a peaceful work-life balance. The post How luxury gifting company Venus et Fleur is disrupting flower retail appeared first on Inside Retail Australia.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 31, 2022

While many customers have been preparing for the festive season by creating wishlists in our new and improved Big W app, utilising our online Gift Finder to research the best gifts and checking our website for delivery cut-offs, Big W has been busy recruiting new team members ready to help customers navigate the busy period. “We

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 12, 2025

It was a natural decision to open in Japan, as we also plan to launch in all other major capital cities by 2030. How does Bacha Coffee plan to cater to local tastes while preserving its heritage brand identity? There are also exciting plans to develop region-exclusive highlights inspired by local preferences.

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Inside Retail

JULY 29, 2024

With sales expected to skyrocket, it’s crucial for businesses to start planning early to maximise this lucrative period. Giving as the new gifting Social good is at the forefront of consumers’ minds. As summer approaches, retailers are gearing up for the hottest holiday season yet.

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

The company has declared November 19 as ‘Done Day’, the official day to finish Christmas gift shopping with Clearpay and pay it off in four instalments to be clear by the New Year. Clearpay, a leader in “Buy Now, Pay Later” payments known as Afterpay outside the UK and Europe, is encouraging Brits to get organised this festive season.

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